New Oxford Items Run of Local Notes and Appointments
J G McIntire resigns at Myers warehouse East Berlin to join Rider’s store as clerk. Poultrymen urged to dispose of roosters and save feed. Arthur Leib of Reading township injures right arm cranking his car. Red Cross festival at Abbotstown nets 64.94. Coat found on Lincoln Highway claimed by York man. Archie Summel becomes bat clerk at Colonprade hotel McSherrystown. James Robinson spills carbolic acid, avoids burns. St Luke's Union to install electric lighting. Sterner and McKinney of Hanover fish Porters stream. Yingst and Myers install Bell phones. Nitchman of Round Hill loses a cow. Starry Brothers plant 2000 tomato seedlings. John Miller repaints house. Kepner and force repaint. Jacob Starry buys auto. Joseph Shank, 74, threatened with blood poisoning after cut. Children’s Day at First Lutheran draws large crowd. Charles Stock joins New Oxford Milling Co. net festival receipts 50. Meat spoilage forces disposal of cured meats. Huexster Curtin’s bull dog killed by car. Red Cross benefit festival set for school lawn June 1. Franklin Martin buys Overland touring car. Sermons at St Paul’s and Mit Church. Children’s Day address. Glenn Linah to Gettysburg garage work after Harrisburg shows. Roudebush sells Chevrolets to several buyers. cars to others. Bees drive residents to hive as hive refuge. Seven baptized at Bethel Latimore. Wm Gilbert sells Overland to Ervin Fair and George Black. used Ford to John Jacoby. Mary Slaybaugh and Charles W McKee engagement announced. Five bands engaged for Fourth of July parade and flag-raising events.
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J.G. McIntire
Myers Warehouse
East Berlin
Rider’s
Arthur Leib
Reading Township
Abbottstown
St. Luke's Union Congregation
White Hall
Edward Sterner
Adam McKinney
Hanover
Porters
Richard Yingst
Round Hill
A. P. Myers
Albert Nitchman
Starry Brothers
York Springs
John F. Miller
Carlisle Street
Edward Hem Jer
Jacob Starry
Fve Points
Joseph Shank
Hampton
Charles Stock
A. C. Stock
New Oxford Milling Co
Knights of St. George
Parovbias Hall
A. F. Roudebush
G. N. Bushey
Spencer Snyder
Ellsworth Harbord
John Trostle
Mervin Day
Ezra Guise
Elmer Bream
George Prosser
Huntington Township
Bethel Church
Latimore
Wm. Gilbert
Ervin Fair
New Chester
George Black
Tyrone Township
John Jacoby
Waldheim
Mary Slaybaugh
Charles W. McKee
Butler
Misa Slaybaugh
Elmer E. Slaybaugh
Gettysburg
Soldier killed in automobile truck accident near Gettysburg
Corporal Richards of Nebraska died after falling from a moving army truck two miles east of Abbottstown on the Lincoln Highway while returning from a dance in York. He had served on the Mexican Border and was 24. His home was Syracuse Nebraska, and he leaves parents and several siblings.
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Gettysburg
Walter F. Owen
L. Edward Herr
York
Lincoln Highway
Abbottstown
Corporal Richards
Nebraska
Owen
Herr
Richard
Richards
Syracuse
Adams County draft board lists 23 Class 1 men names
The Adams county draft board published two lists including 23 Class 1 men who have induction stays for farming necessity. Names include Curtis H. Smith Hanover RS Clinton R. Staub East Berlin Calvin Mf. Lentz Littlestown R2 Geo. S. Harner Littlestown R1 Chas Io. Grogs Heidleb urg Gravus IT Little Hunterstown Paul L. Steinberger Walter R. Group Gettysburg R10 Raymond H. Decker York Spring Roy Myers Hampton Lewis L. Smith Mast Berlin Lewis A. Williams York Springs Geo. E. Nemper Gettysburg R7 Clare J. Meckley Abbottstown R1 Wn. C. King Umterstown Chas. Id. Guise York Springs Paul W. Ixing Van over 26 Timothy F. Smith Vanover 5 Curvin L Mummert Littlestown R5. The board seeks information on any stay obtained unfairly. A second list of 40 names will be drawn for Camp Lee about June 24.
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Adams County Draft Board
Curtis H. Smith
Hanover RS
Clinton R. Staub
East Berlin
Calvin Mf. Lentz
Littlestouno
Geo
Harner
Littlestown
Chas Io. Grogs
Heidlernburg
Gravus
IT. Little
Hunterstown
Paul
Vanover
Curvin L Mummert
Loch Board
Camp Lee
Registration figures show 250 enlisted for National Army in Gettysburg
Two hundred fifty one 21 year olds registered on Wednesday for service. Of the total 247 were white and three were negro. Last year’s registration was 2428. Many new registrants are married but those married since May 1917 lose deferred status. Forty eight from Adams County will be sent to Camp Lee in late June. Questionnaires and exams will follow as in the prior year.
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Gettysburg
National Army
Adams County
Camp Lee
Petersburg
Thumb and Foot Injuries Reported For Local Worker
Frank Byer of near town, a member of the local repair force on the W M Ry, sustained painful injuries at work last week. His right thumb was crushed under a heavy iron rail and a heavy wooden tie bruised his left foot. Byer recently left the local draft contingent to Columbus barracks where he was rejected for physical disability.
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Frank Byer
W. M. Ry
Columbus Barracks
Concrete Base to Hold Hag Star On Park Square
Gilbert and Son awarded the contract for a seven by seven by seven feet base to support the 108 foot Hag star on Park Square. Coulson Bros. of Hanover sub let the work of raising the heavy pole.
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Gilbert & Son
Park Square
Coulson Bros
Hanover
Notable War News and Local Arrivals Return Home
Bugle Notes lists numerous families from Midway, Hanover, Gettysburg, Abbottstown, York Springs, and surrounding towns reporting sons and relatives arriving safely overseas or in France. Also notes a partial solar eclipse viewed by New Oxford residents, a liquor license transfer hearing in York, a Hanover reporter resigning for a new post, and a local car purchase in near Berlin Junction.
Obituaries and notices from Gettysburg area press
Taken by Death. Mrs. Ela Kemp Wolf widow of Dr F J Wolf died Monday evening at her daughter’s home in Lakeville after illness. Abraham Herring of Freedom township died at his son Grant Herring’s home from Bright’s disease aged 77 years 5 months. Benjamin Franklin Kiboltz died at New Oxford aged 78 after Civil War era life, farming and later business. Mary Jane Johns widow of David Johns died at her daughter’s home in McSherrystown aged 67. Narry O Staley of Batimore formerly Littlestown died at Routhside Hospital Pottsville aged 67. Mary J Mumper widow of Michael Mumper died at Cathers Station from paralysis aged 84 years 3 months. David A Mickley died at Cashtown aged 60 after months ill. Frank D Graff former Gettysburg College trustee died at Worthington. Matilda Ehrhart widow of Ephraim Ehrhart died at Hanover aged 83. Anna Laird died at Alp ine York County aged 53. John K Zartuian died in Hanover aged 10 years ana 16 days. William Bowerman of Littlestown area died after 77 years 1 month. Cattle burg theft reported near New Oxford. Fourth of July preparations for New Oxford parade with railroad improvements planned. Community events and war-impacted reflections noted.
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Ela Kemp Wolf
F. J. Wolf
Lluber i. Buchler
Lakeville
Ann
Gettysburg
Evergreen Cemetery
Abraham Herring
Grant Herring
Freedom Township
Bright
Edw. Hoffman
Hanover
Henry Herring
Sjoun City
Iowa
John Sites
Prentice
Oklahoma
Washington Herring
Joseph Herring
John W. Hough
Emmitsburg
Samuel Keekler
Near
David Herring
California
Benjamin Pratklin Kieboltz
New Oxford
Horel
Honour Street
Eoe ST
New Cheater
George Fieboltz
Eligabeth Witter
New Chester
Newcceseter
Hanover Street
Annie Mieholtz
Laura Huffensberger
Amanda Mellhenny
Heltersburgs
Louisa de Kiebaugh
Alverta Kehulta
Hanuwat
Wveloek
New Osford
Paul Pontius
Mary Jane Jobns
David Jobas
So Elied
Lewis Hit Weaver
McSherrystown
Johns
Lewis I. Weaver
Meexherrystown
Frank J. Jotns
York
Deames
Boathearine
Seoul
Gettysburg Sire
Sallie ¢ Yverlaugh
Mary J. Mumper
Atchael Mamper
Harry M. Stullsmith
Catthers Station
Charles [ Vnly
Charles Polix
Philadelphia
Puneral
David A Mickly
Cashtuwne
Cushtown
Mickley Scaven
Maury Minter
Levi Minter
Maude
Blanche Mickley
Isaac Mickley
William Robert
Lin Laird
William P. Laird
Alepine
York County
Alice Kling
Minanda Milhvitner
Broddecks
Susan Leib
Rebecca Spahr
Ast Berlia
Reuphep Sewers
Saugatuck, Mich
John K Zartuian
Mary Vrone
Hateyver
Notice to Singers of New Oxford and Vicinity
Notice from the committee inviting singers in New Oxford and nearby areas to attend a vesper practice on Friday evening June 6th. The rehearsal will be held at the Lutheran church with a large turnout expected and a call for all interested to join.
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New Oxford and Vicinity
Lutherya Elorels
Rome
Old Amis Ore, Wa
TL Snyder
Notice on taxes due and rental offers in New Oxford Borough
Notice states outstanding taxes for 1Q17 must be paid before a date or collected by Taw OW. WINAND, Collector for New Oxford Borough, lists rental houses in New Oxford with or without conveniences and directs inquiries to J. L. Plymire at Crystal Theatre. Movies shown each Saturday evening at Crystal Theatre on Lincoln Way W through summer.
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Jane
Winand
New Oxfert
J. 1. Plymire
Crystal Theatre
Lincoln Way
Thrug
J. UL
Plymire
Tre Marsetvs Shelled Corn on TV Choice
A brief local TV program spot promotes Tre Marsetvs shelled corn produced by J N Dutteral at New Oxford. The ad highlights a new brand on air and notes availability through regional retailers.
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New Oxford
J. N
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